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      Jordan Pickford leads £250m of stars set to leave in transfer firesale if Everton go down, with six key men topping list

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      SEAN DYCHE is planning for a worst-case scenario — selling £250MILLION worth of Everton players. Jordan Pickford, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Dwight McNeil, Alex Iwobi and Amadou Onana would be flogged if they go down.
      Jordan Pickford could leave Everton if the Toffees go downCredit: Getty
      A number of Sean Dyche’s squad could be sold if the club are relegatedCredit: Reuters
      And midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure warned he is likely to leave even if the club activate an extra one-year option on his deal.
      Everton lost £430m in five years and are now being investigated over an alleged breach of the Prem’s finance rules.
      Dyche’s side host Manchester City on Sunday while sitting just two points above the dreaded drop.
      Plans are being drawn up in case they end up in the Championship — costing £100m in revenue.
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      Boss Dyche said: “We have outlines and will see what it all comes down to.
      “People were saying we were done a while ago but we are not done yet.
      “It is a fluid business, with us discussing contracts, talking to players — there’s a lot going on.
      “But, right now, it’s about getting the club past this situation and growing for the future.”
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      Injured defender Seamus Coleman, 34, is a free agent this summer but Dyche expects him to stay.
      Coleman was stretchered off during the 2-2 draw at Leicester at the start of the month and taken to hospital. More

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      Tottenham rule Nagelsmann OUT of manager’s job and say they have not spoken to him, leaving fans fuming

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      TOTTENHAM are no longer considering Julian Nagelsmann to be their next manager.The German, 35, was a contender to become permanent successor to Antonio Conte, who left the club in March.
      Tottenham are no longer considering Julian Nagelsmann to be their managerCredit: Getty
      Spurs fans reacted to the news with anger on TwitterCredit: PA:Press Association
      But Spurs have decided against making a move for Nagelsmann, insisting they have NOT met the ex-Bayern Munich boss nor do they intend to.
      A source at the North Londoners maintained the club has “great respect” for the former RB Leipzig chief but he was not one for them right now.
      It means interest in the likes of Arne Slot, who has taken Feyenoord to the top of the Eredivisie, and former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso, currently boss of Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen, could ramp up in the coming weeks.
      Sporting Lisbon chief Ruben Amorim is also admired, though the Portuguese is understood to have a sky-high release clause of £17.43million for foreign clubs.
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      Another candidate is Oliver Glasner, who will leave Eintracht Frankfurt in the summer with Nagelsmann’s former No2 Dino Toppmoller the favourite to replace him.
      Spurs have been without a permanent boss since Conte departed on March 27, 47 days ago. 
      The Italian’s assistant Cristian Stellini was handed the reins on an interim basis until he himself was sacked following the 6-1 defeat at Newcastle last month and replaced by Ryan Mason until the end of the season.
      Tottenham are also without a director of football since Fabio Paratici resigned last month.
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      It is understood that Spurs would not necessarily need to hire a new director of football before appointing a manager.
      But if they were to name a new head coach first, they would ensure their character and approach fit in with any prospective director of football appointed further down the line.
      They are very keen to avoid the chaotic summer of 2021 where Spurs came close to appointing a number of managers before finally plumping for Nuno Espirito Santo, who was sacked five months later and replaced by Conte.
      Spurs are currently sixth in the Premier League and visit Aston Villa tomorrow where a victory would go a huge way to guaranteeing European football next season.
      Meanwhile, one fan reacted to the Nagelsmann news with a tweet saying: “Tottenham are a joke. The fact that Nagelsmann is off, shows the lack of vision at Tottenham.”
      “This Tottenham Club is so finished,” blasted another.
      Another wrote: “We yet again look pathetic by saying we had no interest in a manager that ticked every box.”
      As a fellow Spurs fan commented: “What a joke Tottenham Hotspur one of the best young managers available and we’re not interested again the cheap option… Enough is Enough.” More

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      David Moyes gives biggest update yet on Declan Rice future with Man Utd and Arsenal chasing transfer

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      DAVID MOYES admitted for the first time that there is a “good chance” Declan Rice will leave West Ham this summer.Arsenal are favourites to snap up the Hammers skipper, 24, while Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City are also in the hunt.
      David Moyes says there is a “good chance” Declan Rice leaves West Ham this summerCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Rice, whose deal expires in June 2024 with a club option to extend by a further year, has turned down several contract extensions over the past 18 months.
      And boss Moyes said: “We would love Declan to be a West Ham player but we are aware that may not be the case come the end of the season.
      “That is one of the scenarios when it comes to planning.
      “There are plans that we have Dec here but we are fully aware that there is a good chance we won’t have him.”
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      Rice has missed just one game for West Ham in the Premier League this season.
      Illness ruled him out of the 3-0 defeat at Manchester City earlier this month, but he has played all 90 minutes in the Hammers’ other 34 league games this term.
      West Ham have struggled in the Prem but will secure safety on Sunday if they win at Brentford.
      There also remains the chance of qualifying for Europe for a third straight season should they go on to win the Europa Conference League next month.
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      The Hammers take a slender 2-1 lead into next week’s second leg against Dutch outfit AZ Alkmaar.
      A Said Benrahma penalty and instinctive Michail Antonio finish secured a comeback win in Thursday’s first leg after Tijjani Reijnders had initially put the visitors in front.
      Moyes and Co will face either Fiorentina or Basel if they reach the final. More

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      Tottenham on verge of completing £30.5m first summer transfer as club begin rebuild after horror end to season

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      TOTTENHAM are set to make Dejan Kulusevski’s loan move permanent this summer.Reports from Italy this week had suggested the Swede, 23, would return to parent club Juventus when his 18-month loan is up at the end of this season.
      Spurs are set to sign Dejan Kulusevski on a permanent dealCredit: Getty
      Spurs are understood to be puzzled by such suggestions and fully intend to sign Kulusevski in the close season.
      The North Londoners would be obligated to buy the winger for the agreed price of £30.5million should they finish in the Champions League this term.
      With a top-four place looking unlikely, that obligation turns into an option for Spurs – but it is one they plan on taking up.
      Kulusevski was a sensation when first arriving at the club in the second half of last season, helping the team to fourth place.
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      He has struggled to hit the same heights this term and has been impacted by injury, yet Spurs still see him as a key player moving forward.
      Interim boss Ryan Mason dropped him to the bench for last Saturday’s 1-0 win over Crystal Palace, favouring Richarlison.
      Yet speaking on Friday ahead of Saturday’s trip to Aston Villa, the caretaker chief said: “I love Deki as a player.
      “I think he’s got so much room to grow and be a top, top player, even though he already is a top, top player. 
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      “At the same time when you play for a club like this I feel it’s important that you feel you have to earn the shirt in every moment.
      “Naturally when you play for a club like this there’s competition.” More

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      Brighton closing in on THIRD transfer before window has even opened as they near agreement with Dortmund star

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      BRIGHTON are on the verge of securing their THIRD summer signing – before this season has even finished.The Seagulls are still battling it out to try and secure European football next season with the club currently sitting seventh in the Premier League.
      Brighton are closing in on signing Mahmoud Dahoud from Borussia DortmundCredit: Getty
      They trail fifth-placed Liverpool by seven points and Tottenham, who are sixth, by two points but have two games in hand on their rivals.
      But Brighton have already been busy in the transfer market and now a fresh report claims they have secured another signing ahead of the window opening.
      Fabrizio Romano claims that they are on the verge of snapping up Borussia Dortmund’s ex-Gladbach midfielder Mahmoud Dahoud on a free transfer.
      The 27-year-old Germany international has previously been linked with Arsenal but has now allegedly completed a medical in London and is ready to thrash out terms with the South Coast club.
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      Romano tweeted: “Brighton are closing in on verbal agreement to sign Mahmoud Dahoud as free agent.
      “Deal’s now very advanced, waiting to fix final details and then sign documents.”
      It comes after Brighton announced the club record signing of Joao Pedro from Championship side Watford.
      The Seagulls have forked out just shy of £30million for the Brazilian striker, with the deal having the potential to rise to £35m.
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      Pedro, 21, has signed a five-year deal at The Amex and will join the club when the summer transfer window officially opens following this season.
      The deal breaks Brighton’s previous club record signing of £20m paid to Bristol City in 2019 to sign defender Adam Webster and is a huge fee for Watford.
      Pedro scored 11 goals and produced four assists in 35 Championship appearances this season.
      Roberto De Zerbi’s side are also set to sign Liverpool midfielder James Milner on a free transfer.
      Milner, 37, is out of contract at Anfield this summer and is expected to agree a one-year deal on the south coast, joining former Reds team-mate Adam Lallana at The Amex. More

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      Man Utd ‘submit COLOSSAL contract offer to Kim Min-jae as they push ahead in transfer talks for Napoli star’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have lodged a “colossal” contract proposal to Napoli star Kim Min-jae, according to reports.The 26-year-old has been a rock at the back in Napoli’s first title-winning season since 1990.
      Kim Min-jae is a reported target for Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      His form has led to reported interest from the Red Devils.
      Earlier this week, reports claimed United were in advanced talks to sign Kim and are open to activating his release clause, thought to be between £43million and £52m.
      And, according to Foot Mercato, United held discussions with Kim’s representatives some weeks ago over personal terms.
      There it is claimed the Red Devils offered a “colossal” salary offer to the South Korean international.
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      Foot Mercato claim Kim is happy in Naples, but “dreams” of playing in the Premier League.
      He only joined the club last summer in a £16m deal from Turkish giants Fenerbahce.
      Kim was signed as a replacement for Kalidou Koulibaly, who joined Chelsea, in the heart of Napoli’s defence.
      He has played 43 times in all competitions for the Italian outfit this season, chipping in with two goals and two assists.
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      United boss Erik ten Hag wants to bolster his backline after seeing both Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane suffer injuries in the final weeks of the campaign.
      Luke Shaw has filled in at centre-back alongside Victor Lindelof in their absence, although the Swede’s future at the club remains up in the air.
      There are also question marks over club captain Harry Maguire’s role at Old Trafford.
      The England man looks increasingly likely to be offloaded in the summer. More

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      Ex-Man Utd star Daley Blind offered shock transfer return to former club aged 33

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      EX-MANCHESTER UNITED star Daley Blind has been offered a return to his former club, according to reports.Blind, 33, starred for Man Utd between 2014 and 2018, making 141 appearances for the Red Devils.
      Daley Blind is in line for a return to his former clubCredit: Getty
      He played 141 times for Man UtdCredit: Willie Vass
      Blind has reportedly been offered a return to AjaxCredit: Getty
      Famed for his football IQ, Blind has enjoyed a trophy-laden career across Europe.
      The Dutchman now stars for Bayern Munich, having joined the club on a free transfer in January.
      However, Blind could now be in line for a return to Ajax with his contract in Munich expiring in the summer.
      According to Dutch outlet De Telegraaf, Blind has been asked by Ajax technical director Klaas Jan Huntelaar if he is open to returning.
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      Blind reportedly experienced issues under former boss Alfred Schreuder, prompting his departure in the last transfer window.
      The defender has had two previous spells at Ajax, coming through the club’s academy before transferring to Man Utd in 2014.
      After his spell at Old Trafford Blind returned to Ajax.
      Overall he has made 333 appearances for them, winning seven league titles, the Dutch Cup twice and Dutch Super Cup twice.
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      Blind shockingly collapsed during an Ajax friendly against Hertha Berlin in 2020.
      It came after he was diagnosed with a heart muscle inflammation in 2019.
      Following his collapse, Blind was fitted with a pacemaker and returned to football.
      As well as Ajax, De Telegraaf’s report claims he is “seriously considering” a move to Antwerp following a conversation between their director of football Marc Overmars and Blind’s father Danny. More

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      Chelsea flop Alexandre Pato set for return to football aged 33 on short-term £8,000-a-week contract

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      ALEXANDRE PATO is set for a shock return to football on just £8,000 per week, according to reports.The Brazilian striker, 33, had a brief loan spell at Chelsea in 2016 but flopped miserably making just two appearances.
      Alexandre Pato is set to join Sao Paulo as a free agent after recovering from injuryCredit: Getty
      Pato played just twice for Chelsea on loan in 2016Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      He was most recently with Orlando City in the MLS but suffered a horror knee injury last September and was released.
      However, he has been going through rehab at Sao Paulo’s training ground.
      And UOL Esporte now state the club are in negotiations over offering Pato a short-term contract.
      The deal would run until the end of 2023 and be worth just £8,000 per week – a low figure even in the Brazilian Serie A.
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      It is said the free agent is expected to put pen to paper within the next two to three weeks for a thrid stint at the club.
      Pato was on loan at Sao Paulo in 2014 and 2015 then spent the 2019 and 2020 seasons at the Morumbi following his return from China.
      The UOL report adds that 27-cap international Pato is ‘very excited’ about his latest comeback.
      He has already been a good example to the young players previously and is keen from them to learn from the mistakes he made earlier in his career.
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      Pato is also a versatile option for a struggling Sao Paulo side – he can play in midfield, in the No10 role, alongside fellow striker Jonathan Calleri or as the lone centre-forward.
      Sao Paulo want to get the former AC Milan man tied down, too.
      After helping him get back to full fitness, they do not want to see him join a Serie A rival.
      Pato started out at Internacional but made a name for himself in his six years at the San Siro with Milan, scoring 63 goals in 150 games to earn a place in the Rossoneri’s hall of fame.
      However, it did not work out at Stamford Bridge.
      He joined on loan from Corinthians at the end of January 2016 but did not make his debut until April, scoring a penalty against Aston Villa.
      The striker featured against Swansea a week later but sat out of the other 18 Chelsea matches during his time under Guus Hiddink.
      Pato made a name for himself at AC MilanCredit: Reuters
      He has had two previous spells with the Brazilian sideCredit: Getty More